Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 16, 1696-1701. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1767-1830.
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DIE Sabbati, 2 Aprilis.
REX.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Bridgewater Bridge and Key, Bill:
The Earl of Bridgewater reported from the Committee, the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the enlarging, repairing, and preserving, the Bridge and Key of the Borough of Bridgewater, in the County of Sommersett," as fit to pass, without any Amendment.
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the enlarging, repairing, and preserving, the Bridge and Key of the Borough of Bridgewater, in the County of Somerset."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Message to H. C. that the Lords agree to it.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Sir Miles Cooke and Sir Richard Holford:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.
Messages from thence, to return Fauquier & al. Nat. Bill; and Sir R. Hare's Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir John Elwell and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Naturalization of John Francis Fauquier, Joseph Du Cass, and others;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to their Lordships Amendments.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Perry and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the better enabling Sir Ralph Hare Baronet to make a Jointure, and settle his Estate, and raise Portions and Maintenances for his Younger Children;" and to acquaint their Lordships, that they have agreed to the same, with One Amendment.
Which, being read Thrice, was agreed to.
ORDERED, That the Commons have Notice thereof.
Blasphemy, &c. to suppress, Bill.
ORDERED, That the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the more effectual suppressing of Blasphemy and Profaneness," shall be read the Second Time on Thursday the Fourteenth Day of this Instant April.
Messages from H. C. to return the Tiverton Workhouses, &c. Bill; Sir W. Godolphin's Bill; and Hewet's Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Wynne and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for erecting Hospitals and Work-houses in the Town and Parish of Tiverton, in the County of Devon, for the better employing and maintaining the Poor there;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to their Lordships Amendments.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Travers and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for confirming and establishing the Administration of the Goods and Chattels of Sir William Godolphin Knight, deceased;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to their Lordships Amendments.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Mason and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for vesting in Trustees, to be sold, certain Lands of George Hewett Esquire, lying in the County of Middl'x, settled upon his Marriage; and, with the Money arising thereby, for purchasing other Lands in Leicestersh'r, where his Estate and Seat lies, to be settled to the same Uses;" to which they have agreed, without any Amendment.
Supply Bill.
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million Four Hundred Eighty-four Thousand and Fifteen Pounds, One Shilling, and Eleven Pence Three Farthings, for disbanding Forces, paying Seamen, and other the Uses therein mentioned."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
ORDERED, That the Commons have Notice, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.
King present.
His Majesty, being arrayed in His Regal Robes and Crown, attended with His Officers of State, ascended His Royal Throne (the Peers being also in their Robes); commanded the Deputy Usher of the Black Rod to signify to the Commons, "It is His Majesty's Pleasure, they attend Him presently."
Who being come, with their Speaker; he made a short Speech, relating to the Money Bill to be passed.
Then the Clerk of the Parliaments received the Money Bill from the Hands of the Speaker, and brought it to the Table; where the Clerk of the Crown read the Title, as followeth; (videlicet,)
Bills passed.
"1. An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million Four Hundred Eighty-four Thousand and Fifteen Pounds, One Shilling, and Eleven Pence Three Farthings, for disbanding Forces, paying Seamen, and other the Uses therein mentioned."
To which Bill the Royal Assent was pronounced, by the Clerk of the Parliaments, in these Words; (videlicet,)
"Le Roy remercie ses bons Subjects, accepte leur Benevolence, & ainsi le veult."
Then the Bills following were passed; (videlicet,)
"2. An Act for explaining an Act made the last Session of Parliament, intituled, An Act for supplying some Defects in the Laws for Relief of the Poor of this Kingdom."
"3. An Act for the enlarging, repairing, and preserving, the Bridge and Key of the Borough of Bridgewater, in the County of Sommersett."
To which Bills the Royal Assent was severally pronounced in these Words; (videlicet,)
"Le Roy le veult."
"4. An Act for dissolving the Marriage between Charles Earl of Maclesfeld and Anne his Wife, and to illegitimate the Children of the said Anne."
"5. An Act to enable John Lord Bishop of Chichester to make Leases of certain Houses and Grounds belonging to the Bishopric of Chichester, situate in Chancery-Lane, for a competent Number of Years."
"6. An Act to naturalize Charles May Esquire."
"7. An Act to rectify a Mistake in the Marriage Settlement of William Gardiner Esquire."
"8. An Act to enable certain Trustees, therein named, to make, renew, and fill up, Leases of the Estate of Sir Copplestone Warwick Bampfyeld and John Bampfyeld his Brother."
"9. An Act for settling the Estate of John Hall, a Lunatic, subject to a Debt charged thereon."
"10. An Act for erecting Hospitals, Work-houses, and Houses of Correction, within the Town and Parish of Crediton, in the County of Devon; and for the better Relief of the Poor there."
"11. An Act for erecting Hospitals and Workhouses in the Town and Parish of Tiverton, in the Coanty of Devon, for the better employing and maintaining the Poor thereof."
"12. An Act for confirming and establishing the Administration of the Goods and Chattels of Sir William Godolphin Knight, deceased."
"13. An Act for the Naturalization of John Francis Fauquier, Joseph Du Casse, and others."
"14. An Act for the better enabling Sir Ralph Hare Baronet to make a Jointure, and settle his Estate, and raise Portions and Maintenances for his Younger Children."
"15. An Act for vesting in Trustees, to be sold, certain Lands of George Hewett Esquire, lying in the County of Middl'x, settled upon his Marriage; and, with the Money arising thereby, for purchasing other Lands in Leicestershire, where his Estate and Seat lies, to be settled to the same Uses."
To which Bills abovenamed the Royal Assent was severally pronounced in these Words; (videlicet,)
"Soit fait come il est desiré."
Then His Majesty was pleased to withdraw; and the Commons went to their House.
Law Suits, to restrain the Length and Expence of, Bill.
It is ORDERED, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That this House shall be put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act to prevent the Expence and Length of Suits in the Courts of Law and Equity," on Monday next, at Eleven of the Clock.
Marriot, not attending.
It is ORDERED, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That, on Monday next, this House will take into Consideration Mr. Marriot's not attending, as ordered.
Noell, Secretary of Excise, to attend.
It is ORDERED, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That Edward Noell Esquire, Secretary to the Commissioners of Excise, do attend the Lords Committees appointed to consider of the Practice of Exchequer Bills, on Monday next, at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers.
Twyford versus Hilliard.
It is ORDERED, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That this House will hear the Cause wherein James Twyford and others are Appellants, and William Hilliard and Mary his Wife Respondents, on Friday the Eighth Day of this Instant April, at Eleven of the Clock in the Forenoon.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Lunæ, (videlicet,) quartum diem instantis Aprilis, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.